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Singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger invites you to accompany him on his journey from self-doubt to confidence while navigating dark and troubled times via his new album, Take It Back. Continue reading “New Music: Kyle Motsinger Is Here To ‘Take It Back’”
For the folks who might have felt like part of the ‘weird’ crowd at some point in their journey, NYC-based singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger embraces that phase of life with his new pop bop, “Dangerously Uncool.” Continue reading “New Music: Kyle Motsinger ‘Dangerously Uncool’”
Out indie singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger drops his emotional single “Down Down Down” for Mental Health Awareness Month. Continue reading “New Music: Kyle Motsinger ‘Down Down Down’”
Out singer/song writer Kyle Motsinger (promo photo)
Out singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger recently released his latest single, “You’re Missing Out,” a pensive ballad which shares the perspective of a gay man whose parent (or parents) can’t seem to get past their son’s coming out. Continue reading “Out Music: Kyle Motsinger “You’re Missing Out””
Singer/songwriter Kyle MotsingerOut singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger is bored with today’s clothing styles. Missing the bolder and more colorful fashions of the past, Motsinger realized he wanted to dunk his junk in some throwback funk and disco.
Born to a beat that folks can wiggle to, Motsinger’s new single, “Retro,” is a fun, upbeat bop that puts deep emotional thoughts aside for a moment.
(screen capture from ‘Retro’)Instead, our musical ginger hero conjures up scenes of summer parties and high-flying style amid funky disco rhythms and sassy-as-summer horns.
I need to make the outside match the me inside I need to look further back when clothes were amplified Dress me up in Retro Oh Oh / Keep those boring threads away I can’t get no….Oh no / No joy from clothes today
In the music video (directed by Tyler Jensen), Motsinger dives into his own fashion fantasia at Hamlet’s Vintage in Manhattan. He’s assisted in his ‘retro review’ by drag queen Michael ‘Pickles’ Wakefield as the vintage store clerk.
“Retro” is available for streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, and Soundcloud. Download the new single from iTunes here.
You can check out my previous coverage of Motsinger’s music here, and look for his live performances in Provincetown, Massachusetts, in July and August.
Kyle Motsinger in ‘Retro’
Kyle Motsinger in ‘Dance This Out!’
Considering the year that was 2020, the song took on a new meaning for the singer by the year’s end. “We have all ‘weathered the storm’ and feel like we’ve been hit by a speeding train,” said the sassy ginger. “It’s time to dance this year out!” With vocal production by fellow singer/songwriter Corey TuT and music production by Smoke and Mirrors, Motsinger was thrilled with the results declaring the track to be his “most club-ready electronic song.” Hit the play button and bust a few moves as we say goodbye to 2020. “Dance This Out!” is available on iTunes and other digital download sites. I recently covered the release of Motsinger’s dystopian “The Upside Down” here. 
New York City-based singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger
Kyle Motsinger in ‘The Upside Down’
This is life in the upside down Humanity enslaved by greedy orange clown Hang your Christmas lights I’m calling from the other side Something bad is coming and I have no place to hide I’m lost, lost in the upside down
Motsinger shot and edited the video all on his own due to time constraints on his usual cinematographer (and a lack of a budget without a Stimulus package being passed by Congress). BUT – the woofy ginger adds, “I think it proves that you can make magic happen if you have a little creativity and some colored lights!” The new track and album are available on iTunes here and you can stream via Spotify here. Hit the play button below, and check out my previous coverage of Kyle Mostsinger’s music on The Randy Report here.
L-R Melody Betts, Kyle Motsinger (screen capture from ‘No Shame’)
My body is beautiful (Tell myself every day) My body is beautiful (No matter what critics say) My body is beautiful (No one can take that away) My body is beautiful (Can’t tell me that I don’t slay)
Motsinger teams up with singer/actor Melody Betts for the upbeat, disco-tastic track. Audiences will recognize Betts from the acclaimed Jesus Christ Superstar Live! on NBC, and the Broadway production of Sara Bareilles’s Waitress. The video also co-stars Mark Oleszko/Lyra Vega, & Larry Darnell Penn Whitfield. On top of being a banging pop bop, the message of the song takes stares down negative feelings of self-image in high style.
I recently chatted with the furry ginger about the new track and why messaging about body positivity seems to be improving in the LGBTQ community.
The Randy Report: What was the inspiration behind writing the song? Kyle Motsinger: “No Shame” was a response to some criticism I was getting from my conservative family about performances I was doing in NYC that were either more burlesque in nature or featured outfits that were revealing. I’ve gotten to a point where I sometimes feel pretty confident about my body. I say sometimes because there are always days where I maybe don’t feel as fearless as I’d like to be. I wrote this song because I think bodies are beautiful and I don’t think it’s indecent to tastefully show them off. Of course, I probably have a different definition of “tasteful” than some. TRR: You really embrace a groovy disco vibe (which I love). Is that just your innate musical style or is it about meshing a certain message to music? KM: I’m glad you love it! I love dipping my toe into different musical styles for different songs. For me, the story of the song dictates the feel of it. Disco felt right for an anthem about loving your body. My second album is full of an eclectic mix of musical styles. I sum that up in the title song. My music sounds “Any Way I Want It To.” It’s a little sassy and I love that. 
L-R Larry Darnell Penn Whitfield, Melody Betts, Mark Oleszko/Lyra Vega (screen capture)
Kyle Motsinger dropped his debut album, “Far Away,” in 2017 and hasn’t looked back releasing several stand-alone singles including “Dark Shadows.” The indie artist has performed all over NYC in venues like the Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, the Duplex, Don’t Tell Mama, and the Folsom Street East Festival. You can find “No Shame” and all of Motsinger’s previous releases on iTunes here. 
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Out singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger drops his latest music video, “Whenever,” just in time for Valentine’s Day. As folks think on celebrating their relationships, Motsinger says his new bop is about being single and being ok with waiting for the right someone. I chatted with the talented ginger about the track, his plans for V-Day and more.
The Randy Report: Your new music video, “Whenever,” is way cute. What was the inspiration behind the project? Kyle Motsinger: Thank you! I started thinking a few months ago that “Whenever” could be a great Valentine’s Day/Singles Awareness Day video. I think about how fun that holiday was in grade school. I remembered making construction paper hearts and other crafts in class. The hanging hearts in the video are straight out of my first-grade class! Everything else fell into place. I found a great photography space in Brooklyn called Egg Studios that had multiple colored backdrops and my director, Tyler Milliron, (Milliron Studios) got the idea to do stick puppets from a production of Beauty and the Beast that he filmed the prologue for. I liked the theatricality of that. This video is very me. haha TRR: It seems every romantic comedy and pop song promotes finding “fulfillment” in a relationship as if being single is a ‘tragedy.’ But “Whenever” comes across like the ‘anti-Valentine’s Day’ song for folks who are single and doing A-okay. Was that your message? KM: Well, it’s not exactly anti-Valentine’s Day. I’m totally happy for couples celebrating it. I also think loving yourself and your loved ones should be celebrated on that day and every day. See my video for “Love on Each Other!” However, it’s definitely also a singles anthem and a message to those who are single to not worry about it. It’ll happen “Whenever” it happens. 
TRR: There’s a lot of truth in your lyric, “When you least expect it, that’s when hearts collide.” I remember desperately wanting a boyfriend years ago. Honest to god, it wasn’t until I let go of that that I met my husband (of 25 years now). KM: I love that! Congrats on 25 years! My last and most serious relationship happened when I wasn’t looking. I’m definitely on a few dating apps but I don’t check them much and haven’t really dated from them. I’d rather spend “Some Enchanted Evening” seeing “a stranger across a crowded room.” There’s that musical theatre again! TRR: Since we’re talking about romantical situations, inquiring minds want to know – are you coupled up or happily single? I’m happily single and have been for a few years. I won’t say no to someone that comes into my life if they’re the right one. TRR: Besides releasing your new music video, what are your plans for Valentine’s Day? KM: I’ll be with my friends at a party. I love them dearly so there won’t be a lack of heart in my Valentine’s Day! Thanks, Randy! I hope you and your husband have a great one too!
I love Kyle’s creative approach to his music and videos. I most recently shared his “Parallel Universes” music video in November. Check out the uber-upbeat music video for “Whenever” below. You can find the track on iTunes here.